There is ____ coffee on the shelf.

The correct answer is: D. some

• Many refers to a large number of something. In this case, it would be too many coffees to fit on the shelf.
• A few refers to a small number of something. In this case, it would be a few coffees that could fit on the shelf.
• Any refers to the existence of at least one of something. In this case, it would be true to say that there is at least one coffee on the shelf.
• Some refers to an indefinite number of something. In this case, it would be true to say that there are some coffees on the shelf.